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Easter Beet Salad
Zoey

Tasty Easter Beet Salad

I'll be honest—I used to think beet salads were just something fancy restaurants put on their menus to look impressive. Then I tried making one at home for
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 5 oz spinach (I use Taylor Farms baby spinach)
  • 4 beets (roasted and cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
  • 2 oranges (peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds)
  • 1/4 cup walnuts (toasted for a better crunch)
  • 3 tbsp feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint (chopped)
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 4 tbsp olive oil (I prefer Pompeian Extra Virgin)
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard (helps emulsify the dressing)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Start by roasting your beets until they’re fork-tender, and let them cool down so they won’t wilt the spinach. Peel and cut them into cubes so the color and sweetness shine through the salad.
  2. Arrange a generous bed of baby spinach on a wide serving platter or in a big bowl, spreading it so you have room for toppings.
  3. Scatter the roasted beet cubes evenly over the greens, tucking them in so you get a bit with every bite. Layer orange slices on top for a sweet juicy punch and a pop of color.
  4. Sprinkle on the walnuts—make sure they’re toasted for max crunch and flavor. Crumble the feta over everything, making sure to leave some bigger pieces for creamy bites.
  5. Whisk together olive oil, orange juice, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, a pinch of salt, and some black pepper until perfectly blended.
  6. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving, so every bit stays crisp and fresh.
  7. Finish with a flurry of chopped mint. Don’t be shy—it cuts through the richness and brings everything together.
  8. Toss gently just before you dig in, or serve as is for a prettier presentation. Either way, it’s going to taste as good as it looks.